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bastard

The correct spelling is bastard.

How to pronounce bastard

/ˈbɑːs.təd/
noun

IPA: /ˈbɑːs.təd/

Say it like: Bas-tar-d

The correct spelling is bastard. A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant. For example: "Some bastard stole my car while I was helping an injured person."

Usage Examples

Some bastard stole my car while I was helping an injured person.

Get over here, you old bastard!

Poor bastard, I feel so sorry for him.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
  2. 2.A mongrel (biological cross between different breeds, groups or varieties).
  3. 3.(typically referring to a man) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person.
  4. 4.A man, a fellow, a male friend.
  5. 5.(often preceded by 'poor') A person deserving of pity.

verb

  1. 1.To bastardize.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or like a bastard (illegitimate human descendant).
  2. 2.Of or like a bastard (bad person).
  3. 3.Of or like a mongrel, bastardized creature/cross.
  4. 4.Of abnormal, irregular or otherwise inferior qualities (size, shape etc).
  5. 5.Spurious, lacking authenticity: counterfeit, fake.

interjection

  1. 1.Exclamation of strong dismay or strong sense of being upset.

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